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China Travel - The best beaches in Shanghai
By: Miller Wey
After Shanghai's six weeks of tolerable spring weather, the mercury starts climbing, quickly forming a one-two punch with the humidity (add to that urban density and lack of green space and you've got a recipe for a cruel, cruel summer). But there's more to a Shanghai summer than escaping to Mogan Shan or staying inside with the air conditioning on full blast. While the city is certainly no Sanya, there are still places to enjoy soft sand between the toes, a cool drink in hand and a place to take a dip. more >>
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Tiger Leaping Gorge
Posted by: Millah
  Time: 22-May-2012 10:16

Tiger Leaping Gorge is a beautiful two-day hike. It was a last minute addition to my itinerary, but I'm so glad I went. Every corner turned there was an amazing... more >>

Destination: Tiger Leaping Gorge
Avg. Score:5.0
Jilin City
Posted by: mustafa
  Time: 17-May-2012 07:12

i enjoyed and preferred jilin city to beijing people and the lifestyle... more >>

Destination: Jilin City
Avg. Score:3.7
Asia Gulf Hotel
Posted by: wanderlust
  Time: 11-May-2012 11:18

This is a great hotel about 15 mins outside of the main city which if you want to enjoy the beach is great as there is not many people around. It's not empty by... more >>

Destination: Xiamen
Avg. Score:3.8
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Expo 2010 Shanghai… French Concession elegance… shikumen lane house charm… Xintiandi's world-class shopping… Pudong's Shanghai-rise trio: the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center… Bund tours and Huangpu cruises… neon-lit Nanjing Road… romantic Yangzte water towns… Shanghai combines old world elegance and hypermodern excess like nowhere else in China, and Shanghai dining, Shanghai shopping and Shanghai nightlife are all China's best. more >>

Established as a tiny fishing community in the Warring States Period (453-221 BC), Shanghai slowly grew into a regional trade center, taking advantage of its access to the Yangzte River and nearby canals. The city stepped onto the global stage in 1842 when the British established a settlement just outside the walled Old City after defeating the Qing in the First Opium War. Concessions to the French, American, and Japanese soon followed, and Shanghai's economy began to boom as foreign investment ... more >>

Weather-wise, the best times to visit Shanghai are between March and early June and from September to November. Frequent rain interrupts the days from mid-June to early July. July and August bring hot and humid weather, with daily temperatures regularly soaring well above 30°C (86°F). The warm days continue through September, sometimes as late as November, as the nights begin to cool. December through to February is damp and chill, with average temperatures lingering around 0°C (32°F), though it rarely snows or freezes. Spring and fall see a number of blue-sky days, but air pollution in Shanghai can be a problem. It's not as b... more >>

Known more for entertainment than the arts, Shanghai is doing its best to live up to its old reputation as the home of China's liveliest nightlife while also upping the ante in the cultural game. On the latter count, it will be a while before Shanghai catches up with Beijing, but when it comes to nightlife the city by the sea is hard to beat. Bars & Clubs Today you can find expats and nouveau riche Chinese alike partying like it's 1929, though the soundtrack is less jazz and more beats spun by globetrotting DJs. Nonetheless, jazz is resurgent, drawing on both h... more >>

Some claim Shanghai ranks among the world's top food cities; others contend that the booming restaurant scene is more flash than substance. Whatever the case, it's a delicious question for which to seek an answer, and the mere fact that such an argument exists is telling. Shanghai residents—Chinese and expat alike—love to talk food as much as they love to eat it. And there's a lot to talk about: the best local street-side Shanghainese xiaolongbao (xiǎolóngbāo, 小笼包) or Xinjiang hand-pulled noodles; where to find the tastiest Cantonese dim sum or fieriest Sichuan dishes; the best American burger joint; the most exquisite new ... more >>

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Getting to the Scenic Areas in Chengdu
Posted by: princessboogs    Time: 25-Jan-2010 16:57
Hi, What is the best way to get to the Scenic areas in the North west? (e.g Huanglong) Or has anyone come across or used a good local tour from Chengdu that might organise a trip for me? Actually any info regarding this would be great! :) than... more >>
First time in Hong Kong
Posted by: Aquiran    Time: 3-Sept-2011 16:04
 Hi,  My family and I will be going to hong kong this Nov 15-19.  THis will be our first time and i would like to ask some tips from those who went to hong kong already so i can make our itinerary.  I got a good deal for hote... more >>
The Five Best Hair Salons for Women in Shanghai
Posted by: helina    Time: 21-Oct-2008 15:05
Ladies, I will tell you a secret. You need to be careful about getting your hair done in China. Coloring products in shops are designed for Chinese hair (ie black). So if you want to do your blonde highlights...it's going to turn bright orange o... more >>
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